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‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Dan Reed Slams ‘Michael’

‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Dan Reed Slams ‘Michael’

The release of Michael, the long-anticipated biopic about Michael Jackson, has renewed debate over how the pop icon’s legacy should be portrayed. It has also become a major box office success. Audiences appear drawn to the music, nostalgia, and a heartfelt performance that avoids the King of Pop’s darker controversies. However, critics describe it as superficial, safe, and aimless in its storytelling approach. Now Dan Reed, whose 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland centered on accusations against Jackson, has weighed in on Michael.

Gina Carano No Longer Speaks to Pedro Pascal, Offers Thoughts on Kathleen Kennedy

Gina Carano No Longer Speaks to Pedro Pascal, Offers Thoughts on Kathleen Kennedy

With both Gina Carano preparing to return to MMA and Pedro Pascal heading back to Star Wars this May, renewed attention is falling on the controversy surrounding Carano’s 2021 firing from Lucasfilm. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Carano reflected on the experience and shared her thoughts on Kathleen Kennedy, who led the studio when she was abruptly dismissed.

Lisa Kudrow Bashes Male ‘Friends’ Writers — Claims “Mean” Environment Fueled the Show

Lisa Kudrow Bashes Male ‘Friends’ Writers — Claims “Mean” Environment Fueled the Show

It’s been more than two decades since the cast of Friends, one of the biggest shows of the ’90s, took their final bow. Years later, the show is still popular in reruns and on streaming. Many of the show’s famous catchphrases—”We were on a break!”—remain active in the culture. Yet in a new interview, Phoebe actress Lisa Kudrow spoke harshly about the male writers on Friends.

Marvel and DC Comics Writer Deniz Camp Draws Criticism After Post After Trump Assassination Attempt

Marvel and DC Comics Writer Deniz Camp Draws Criticism After Post After Trump Assassination Attempt

Deniz Camp, a recognized writer for Marvel and DC Comics, sparked online backlash after a social media post published just hours following the attempted attack on President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. While the exact wording of the message was open to interpretation, its timing quickly drew scrutiny.

Bruce Springsteen Claims He’s Thankful Trump Survived Assassination Attempt From Stage of Rage Stoking ‘No Kings’ Concert Tour

Bruce Springsteen Backlash Grows as “Working-Class” Image Collides With $2,900 Tickets

Bruce Springsteen is drawing backlash from all sides. For decades, the rocker has positioned himself as the voice of the American working class. In recent years, he has also been a vocal part of the “resistance” against President Donald Trump. Yet a recent stop on his current tour has even his ideological allies in his home state questioning how much of that image is genuine—and how much is performance.

Defiant Jimmy Kimmel Doubles Down on Joke About Trump Dying After First Lady Calls for His Firing

Jimmy Kimmel Blasted After “Joking” About President Trump’s Death Days Before Another Assassination Attempt — Will Disney Take Action?

Jimmy Kimmel is facing renewed backlash after joking that First Lady Melania Trump looked like an “expectant widow” shortly before another reported assassination attempt against President Trump. During a parody version of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the...

‘Doctor Who’ Star Peter Capaldi Claims He Doesn’t Understand Why Fans Take The Show So Seriously

‘Doctor Who’ Star Peter Capaldi Claims He Doesn’t Understand Why Fans Take The Show So Seriously

Doctor Who, one of the longest-running series in television history, has become extremely divisive in recent years. Global viewership for the BBC-produced show has dramatically fallen off since the 2005 revival. The reasons have been hotly debated in fan circles and in the press. In a new interview with The Times of London, Peter Capaldi, who played the 12th Doctor from 2013–2017, said he doesn’t understand why Doctor Who fans “take it so seriously.” His comments suggest he sees the backlash to the show’s recent casting and creative decisions as overblown.